Oregon Business Corporation Articles of Incorporation
OREGON BUSINESS CORPORATION ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Before you use this: These articles are for an ordinary Oregon business corporation with one class of shares. Complete every address and incorporator signature, and use the Secretary of State's current accepted filing method. This document includes the execution declaration the Division requires when another form is generated.
The undersigned incorporator or incorporators adopt these articles of incorporation under Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 60.
Article I. Corporate name
The name of the corporation is [FULL CORPORATE NAME, INCLUDING REQUIRED CORPORATE WORD OR ABBREVIATION].
Article II. Principal office
The initial physical street address of the corporation's principal office is [STREET NUMBER AND NAME, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE].
The principal office's mailing address is ☐ the same address ☐ [MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE].
Article III. Registered office and agent
The address of the corporation's initial registered office in Oregon, where process may be personally served, is [STREET NUMBER AND NAME, CITY, OREGON ZIP CODE].
The registered office's mailing address is ☐ the same address ☐ [MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE].
The name of the initial registered agent at that office is [FULL LEGAL NAME]. The agent is:
☐ An individual residing in Oregon whose business office is the registered office.
☐ A domestic entity authorized to act as an Oregon registered agent whose business office is the registered office.
☐ A foreign entity authorized to transact business in Oregon and to act as a registered agent whose business office is the registered office.
Article IV. Address for notices
Until the corporation designates an address in its annual report, notices required under chapter 60 may be mailed to [MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE].
Article V. Authorized shares
The corporation is authorized to issue [NUMBER GREATER THAN ZERO] shares of one class designated Common Stock, without par value. The class has unlimited voting rights and rights to receive the corporation's net assets upon dissolution, as provided by ORS 60.131(2).
Article VI. Individual with direct knowledge
At least one individual identified below is a director or controlling shareholder of the corporation or an authorized representative with direct knowledge of its operations and business activities.
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]
Capacity: ☐ Director ☐ Controlling shareholder ☐ Authorized representative with direct knowledge
Article VII. Incorporators
| Incorporator's full legal name | Address |
|---|---|
| [FULL NAME] | [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE] |
| [ADDITIONAL FULL NAME, IF ANY] | [STREET OR MAILING ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE] |
Execution by each incorporator
I declare as an authorized signer, under penalty of perjury, that this document does not fraudulently conceal, fraudulently obscure, fraudulently alter or otherwise misrepresent the identity of the person or any officers, directors, employees or agents of the corporation. This filing has been examined by me and is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, correct, and complete. Making false statements in this document is against the law and may be penalized by fines, imprisonment or both.
Each incorporator listed in Article VII signs below. Add a signature block for every additional incorporator.
Signature: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed name: [________________________________] Title: Incorporator
Additional signature: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed name: [________________________________] Title: Incorporator
Filing contact
Contact name: [________________________________] Telephone: [________________]
Sources and references
About this template
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 27, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Oregon
- Category
- Corporate & Business
Legal authority
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.004(1)-(3)
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.016
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.044
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.047(1)
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.094(1), (3)-(4)
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.111(1)-(2)
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.131(1)-(2)
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 27, 2026.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.004(1)-(3) (checked October 27, 2026): "Be delivered to the Secretary of State along with required fees. Delivery occurs only when the Secretary of State actually receives the document."
Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.016 (checked October 27, 2026): "Upon request, the Secretary of State may furnish forms for documents required or permitted to be filed by this chapter. The Secretary of State may by rule require the use of the forms."
Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.044 (checked October 27, 2026): "One or more individuals 18 years of age or older, a domestic or foreign corporation, a partnership or an association may act as incorporators of a corporation by delivering articles of incorporation to the office for filing."
Or. Rev. Stat. § 60.047(1) (checked October 27, 2026): "The name and address of at least one individual who is a director or controlling shareholder of the corporation or an authorized representative with direct knowledge of the operations and business activities of the corporation."
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